Katie Howell
Southaven
Summary
Talented and focused dental hygienist offering several years of experience providing dental examinations, prophylaxis and oral health education for patients. Skilled at documenting patient information, findings and treatment plans in charts and medical records. Enthusiastic and upbeat when communicating with patients and other employees.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Colonial Dental
Memphis
02.2020 - Current
- Performed thorough dental cleanings and patient assessments
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care techniques
- Collaborated with dentists to develop treatment plans for patients' needs
- Administered local anesthesia
- Performed scaling and root planings
- Conducted periodontal charting and monitored gum health for patient evaluations
- Cross trained to help at front desk. Tasks included were answering phone calls, presenting financial arrangements, taking payments, scheduling hygiene and restorative appointments
- Knowledgeable of insurance coverages and codes for hygiene procedures and common restorative procedures
- Assisted in the sterilization of instruments and maintenance of a clean workspace
- Provided compassionate support to patients, easing anxiety during dental procedures
- Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride and sealants
- Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories
- Experience using Nomad X-ray unit
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review
- Utilized dental software such as Dentrix, Dentrix Ascend, Denticon, and Eaglesoft for scheduling appointments and managing patient information
- Administered local anesthetics prior to dental treatments when necessary
- Assisted dentists during restorative procedures such as crown deliveries and fillings
Dental Hygienist
Lighthouse Family Dentistry
Eads
02.2017 - 02.2020
- Performed thorough dental cleanings and patient assessments
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care
- Conducted periodontal charting and monitored gum health for patient evaluations
- Provided compassionate support to patients, easing anxiety during dental procedures
- Instructed patients in brushing and flossing techniques to maintain optimal oral health
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review
- Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories
- Administered local anesthetics prior to dental treatments when necessary
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN 06.2014 - 01.2016
Skills
- Local anesthesia administration
- Patient education
- X-ray interpretation
- Treatment planning
- Patient rapport building
- Team collaboration
- Time management abilities
Certification
- Local anesthesia administration
- Monitoring nitrous oxide
- CPR certified
Affiliations
- Enjoy the outdoors
- Traveling when possible
- Love a good book with a cup of coffee!
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Colonial Dental
02.2020 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Lighthouse Family Dentistry
02.2017 - 02.2020
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
06.2014 - 01.2016
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